Group Discussions

Best Dulcimer for Renaissance Music?

 I have a couple of dulcimers, and love them both for different types of music, but neither instrument sounds quite right for that Early Music...
@Anne Bowman started 10 years ago - replies: 21

Singing with Noter Drone Dulcimer - Old Styles

I've been doing quite a bit more singing with dulcimer at gigs recently.  I was never very happy with singing over my playing of the tune in noter...
@Robin Clark started 10 years ago - replies: 18

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@Strumelia started 10 years ago - replies: 0

Favorite songs for 6 string?

Hi, my dulcimer group has been working on Christmas music lately, and I haven't had time to explore my new 6 string much yet. Since I'm not an...
@Colleen Hailey started 10 years ago - replies: 2

Bagpipe tuning and it's versatility

A while ago, I posted a clip of Boil Them Cabbage Down, where I started it off in the key of D, then switched to key of G, then ended it back in...
@James Phillips started 10 years ago - replies: 5

I have had a stroke and need help with my RIGHT hand

I had a stroke just over a year ago and, although I am recovering well with the help of physiotherapists who have exercised my right hand, it is...
@Ray Harvey started 10 years ago - replies: 19

TX Ranger

Wormy ash all the way around with bloodheart wood dressings and ebony nut and saddle. The pegs are Wittner geared tuners. It is strung with...
@Mark Runge started 10 years ago - replies: 3

December monthly challenge, O Tannenbaum

For the December monthly challenge, I wanted to choose a holiday song, since the holidays will be starting at that point, and chose O Tannenbaum,...
@James Phillips started 10 years ago - replies: 7

A word of thanks

I wanted to offer a word of thanks to the people that have participated in the assorted "challenge" tunes over the course of this year.  Who would...
@James Phillips started 10 years ago - replies: 5

Lucy in the Sky With Dulcimer

It feels like forever since I've posted anything new here. I hope this song makes up for it. It's good to be back to recording.  Beatles'...
@Sam Edelston started 10 years ago - replies: 7